suppose
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /səˈpoʊz/
KK: /səˈpoʊz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To think or believe something is true without being completely sure.
Example
I suppose we could go to the park if it doesn't rain.
Tense Forms
Past: supposed
Past Participle: supposed
Conversation
What do you think will happen if we suppose it rains tomorrow?
I guess we might have to cancel our picnic plans.
Yeah, but I suppose we could find a way to still have fun indoors.
True! Maybe we can watch movies and order some pizza instead.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assume
presume
imagine
Antonyms
doubt
disbelieve
question
transitive verb
Definition
To think that something is true or likely, often without having all the facts; to assume something for the sake of discussion or reasoning.
Example
I suppose we could go to the movies if you want.
Tense Forms
Past: supposed
Past Participle: supposed
Conversation
What do you think we should do this weekend?
I suppose we could go hiking if the weather's nice.
That sounds great! Do you suppose it will be sunny?
Root Explanation
Suppose is formed from 'sub-' (meaning under) and 'ponere' (meaning to place). The word originally conveyed the idea of placing something under consideration or belief.
Memory Tip
Think of placing something 'under' ('sub-') your thoughts or beliefs — that's why suppose means to assume or believe something.
Visually Confused Words
superpose
resuppose
uppoise
stupose
unsupposed
superposed
presuppose
missuppose